Staindrop
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.579, -1.804 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 12 20 |
| Population: | 1,310 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Staindrop is a small stone-built village and civil parish in County Durham, England, set in the rolling farmland of Teesdale close to the historic Raby Castle and the River Tees. Its character is defined by a traditional village green, older stone houses and a mix of Georgian and earlier architecture that reflects its long rural history.
Locally the village’s life is tied to agriculture, rural trades and the tourism drawn by the nearby Raby Estate, while many residents commute to larger towns for work. Staindrop has an active community feel with village clubs, pubs and events; historically it grew around the estate and manor influences, so visitors often find a strong sense of continuity between the landscape, local buildings and village social life.
Postcode districts covering Staindrop
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 23.6 miles38 km
- Darlington 10.5 miles17 km
- Hartlepool 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 19.3 miles31 km
- Durham 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Peterlee 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Chester-le-Street 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Billingham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Consett 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Bishop Auckland 7 miles11.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe 9.3 miles15 km
Neighbouring places
- Cleatlam Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Raby with Keverstone Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wackerfield Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Langton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Barnard Castle East Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Winston Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cockfield Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ingleton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hilton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Whorlton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Evenwood Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Staindrop
DL2 3LR, DL2 3JX, DL2 3JL, DL2 3AE, DL2 3LD, DL2 3NA, DL2 3NQ, DL2 3LW, DL2 3LA … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 32 miles51.5 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Shildon Railway Station 7.5 miles12 km
Hotels near Staindrop Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Runa Farm 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Commercial Hotel 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- The George, Sure Hotel Collection 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
Schools in Staindrop
- Staindrop Academy Secondary
- Staindrop C of E (Controlled) Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Windlestone Country house 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles23 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles23.6 km
- University of Durham University 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Old Park Country house 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Lune Forest Forest 17.9 miles28.7 km